Elba lost to Palmer back in January, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Elba Bluejays were the clear victor by a 44-22 margin over the Palmer Tigers. The contest marked the Bluejays' most dominant win of the season.
| 02/17/25 @ Palmer | 50% |
| 02/13/25 vs Franklin | 22% |
| 02/11/25 @ Riverside | 11% |
| 02/07/25 vs Twin Loup | 30% |
| 02/04/25 vs Heartland Lutheran | 33% |
| + 11 more games |
Elba got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was JarahLynn Morrow out in front who went 6-for-12 to rack up 17 points and six rebounds. What's more, Morrow also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Valeria Lastra, who posted six points and four steals.
Elba smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Elba's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-17. As for Palmer, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Elba wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 62-36 defeat against Anselmo-Merna on the 18th. Palmer does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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